Hard-seeded French serradella demonstration

2004
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Research organisaton

Trial details

Researcher(s) Gavin Bignell (Liebe Group)
Year(s) 2004
Contributor Liebe Group
Trial location(s) West Buntine, WA
Hard-seeded French serradella demonstration locations
Aims

To assess the establishment of two new hard-seeded French serradellas, Erica and Margurita, in the medium rainfall zone using the under-sowing technique.

Key messages
  • Under sowing hard seeded Serradella seems to be an economical and sustainable way of establishing pastures the year after a wheat crop, particularly if pods are produced in the farm.
  • Sowing depth had no significant effect on germination or plant density, however, it is recommended not to bury too deep pods of Serradella (max 2-3cm) to avoid seedling losses.
  • Weed control in the plots was very poor, this could have been a result of no use of wetter with the application of Raptor.
Lead research organisation Liebe Group
Host research organisation N/A
Related program N/A
Acknowledgments
  • Technically reviewed by Angelo Loi (Department of Agriculture WA).

Other trial partners Not specified
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Method

Crop type : N/A
Treatment type(s)
  • Crop: Variety
Trial type Experimental
Trial design Replicated

West Buntine 2004

Sow date Not specified
Harvest date Not specified
Plot size 100m x 30m
Plot replication 2
Fertiliser

Nil

Herbicide

45 g/ha of Raptor

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Trial results Table 1

# Variety
Dry matter (t/ha)
1 Erica 4.3
2 Margurita 4.3

Dry matter t/ha


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Observed trial site soil information
Trial site soil testing
Site Depth Type pH EC P K N A OC CAT
West Buntine, WA 0 - 10cm Sandy loam
West Buntine, WA 10 - 30cm Sandy loam
Soil conditions
Trial site Soil texture
West Buntine, WA Sandy loam
Derived trial site soil information
Australian Soil Classification Source: ASRIS
Trial site Soil order
West Buntine, WA Sodosol
Soil Moisture Source: BOM/ANU
Average amount of water stored in the soil profile during the year, estimated by the OzWALD model-data fusion system.
Year West Buntine WA
2004 173.1mm
2003 177.6mm
2002 151.1mm
2001 165.4mm
2000 214.9mm
National soil grid Source: CSIRO/TERN
NOTE: National Soil Grid data is aggregated information for background information on the wider area
Actual soil values can vary significantly in a small area and the trial soil tests are the most relevant data where available

Soil properties

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Climate

Derived climate information

No observed climate data available for this trial.
Derived climate data is determined from trial site location and national weather sources.

West Buntine WA

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Some data on this site is sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology

SILO weather estimates sourced from https://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au/silo/
Jeffrey, S.J., Carter, J.O., Moodie, K.B. and Beswick, A.R. (2001). Using spatial interpolation to construct a comprehensive archive of Australian climate data , Environmental Modelling and Software, Vol 16/4, pp 309-330. DOI: 10.1016/S1364-8152(01)00008-1.

Trial report and links

2004 trial report



Trial last modified: 23-07-2019 15:06pm AEST